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Fulminant fungal endogenous endophthalmitis following SARS-CoV-2 infection: A case report.


ABSTRACT: Systemic corticosteroids and immunocompromised state following SARS-CoV-2 infection can predispose individuals to endogenous endophthalmitis. A 66-year-old gentleman presented with complaints of diminution of vision and redness one week post discharge after hospitalization for COVID-19 infection. Clinical examination suggested fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis which responded poorly even after aggressive treatment requiring evisceration. Culture and gene sequenced analysis confirmed Aspergillus fumigatus to be the causative organism. A high degree of suspicion is warranted in the presence of recent onset of floaters in COVID-19-infected individuals to facilitate early diagnosis and outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Jain M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9333037 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Fulminant fungal endogenous endophthalmitis following SARS-CoV-2 infection: A case report.

Jain Mukesh M   Brar Anand Singh AS   Rath Suryasnata S   Kelgaokar Anup A   Behera Himansu Sekhar HS  

Indian journal of ophthalmology 20220501 5


Systemic corticosteroids and immunocompromised state following SARS-CoV-2 infection can predispose individuals to endogenous endophthalmitis. A 66-year-old gentleman presented with complaints of diminution of vision and redness one week post discharge after hospitalization for COVID-19 infection. Clinical examination suggested fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis which responded poorly even after aggressive treatment requiring evisceration. Culture and gene sequenced analysis confirmed Aspergill  ...[more]

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